Hive Week Sponsorship Opportunities

ABOUT HIVE WEEK

The Boston Architectural College’s (BAC) inaugural Hive Week is a series of design-focused and community networking events that showcase the vibrant network of BAC alumni, faculty, and friends. Taking place April 8 through April 10, the BAC will host a series of public-facing events throughout week, engaging a diverse audience from Boston and around the world in both in-person and virtual settings.  

INAUGURAL HIVE WEEK EVENTS

• April 8 | CELEBRATING OUR CHAMPIONS – A reception to thank BAC supporters, fundholders, partners, and volunteers. 
• April 8 | ALUMNI & FRIENDS AWARDS CEREMONY – An annual celebration of distinguished alumni & friends being recognized for their achievements in the design community. 
• April 8 - 9 | BAC TALKS - a two-day alumni-focused symposium bringing the design community together for in-depth discussions on relevant topics. This year’s theme is ‘Urban Resilience & Reconstruction by Design: Regional & Global Perspectives.’ 
• April 9 | COMMUNITY LUNCH WITH PRESIDENT DAAS - Alumni and friends have conversations with BAC leadership, share stories, and reminisce while thinking about the future of design education. 
• April 9 | HIVE WEEK HAPPY HOUR – An exclusive social event for Hive Week guests to connect and network as the week concludes. 
• April 10 | ALUMNI FIRM TOURS FOR STUDENTS - Alumni & partners who work or own firms in Boston are invited to host firm tours for our students for an opportunity for continued learning and networking. 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

FRIEND - $500

• Logo on Hive Week webpage 
• Listing in digital event program book 

ASSOCIATE - $1,000

• Logo on Hive Week event webpages and emails
• Logo in digital event program book, event signage, and slideshows 

PRINCIPAL - $2,500

• Logo on Hive Week event webpages and emails
• Logo in digital event program book, event signage, and slideshows 
• Speaking opportunity to introduce a BAC Talks session 
• Social media recognition (2 posts) 

PARTNER - $5,000

• Prominent logo on Hive Week event webpages and emails
• Prominent logo in digital event program book, event signage and slideshows 
• Speaking opportunity to introduce a BAC Talks session 
• Social media recognition (3 posts) 
• Partner Sponsors listed as sole sponsors for Hive Week Happy Hour on April 9 

IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER
January 9, 2026 - deadline to be included in the “Save the Date” email 
February 9, 2026- deadline to be included in the invitation email 
March 13, 2026 - deadline to be included in the reminder email 
March 27, 2026 - deadline to be included in signage and program book 

Questions? Contact Ayla Walker, Director of Development |617-585-0234 | giving@the-bac.edu